Quick Tasks for Managers

Create ad-hoc tasks for your team members that need to be completed outside of regular routines.

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Quick Tasks allow managers to create one-off tasks for team members. Unlike routines (which repeat on a schedule), quick tasks are for specific, immediate needs.

When to Use Quick Tasks

Quick tasks are ideal for:

  • Urgent requests that arise during a shift

  • One-time cleaning or maintenance jobs

  • Following up on incidents or customer feedback

  • Training a specific team member on something

  • Any task that doesn't fit into your regular routine schedule

Creating a Quick Task (Admin Panel)

From the admin panel:

  1. Go to Tasks → Quick Tasks

  2. Click "Create Quick Task"

  3. Enter the task title and description

  4. Select the assignee (or leave unassigned for anyone to pick up)

  5. Set the due date and time

  6. Choose a priority level (low, medium, high)

  7. Select the location

  8. Click "Create Task"

Creating a Quick Task (Mobile)

Managers can also create quick tasks from the mobile app:

  1. Go to the Tasks tab

  2. Tap the "+" button

  3. Fill in the task details

  4. Assign to a team member or leave open

  5. Set due date and priority

  6. Tap "Create"

Tracking Quick Tasks

Quick tasks appear in your team's task list alongside routine tasks. You can filter to show only quick tasks if needed.

As tasks are completed, you'll see them move to the "Completed" section. Overdue quick tasks will generate alerts.

Quick Task vs Routine

Use this guide to decide which to use:

  • Routine: Repeating tasks on a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly)

  • Quick Task: One-time tasks for immediate needs

  • Routine: Standard procedures everyone follows

  • Quick Task: Specific requests for specific people

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